Disaster Response Consultant Jobs in Reston, VA (NOW HIRING)

Education Req: Master's degree in social work (MSW) or a Master's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, or other relevant Behavioral Science in which clinical experience is a program requirement. Certification required LPC, LPC-A, LCSW, LMSW, and/or LMSW-AP.

Experience Req: Two (2) years of postgraduate direct clinical service delivery experience.

Required ICS Courses:
ICS 100 - Introduction to Incident Command Systems
ICS 200 - ICS for single resources and Initial Action Incidents
ICS 700 - National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) and Introduction
ICS 800 - National Response Framework, An Introduction

Required ICS Courses within 90 days of hire:

IS-242.c: Effective Communication
IS-366.a: Planning for the Needs of Children in Disasters
IS-368.a: Including People with Disabilities in Disaster Operations
IS-403: Introduction to Individual Assistance (IA)
IS-405: Overview of Mass Care / Emergency Assistance

Summary: National EMR consistently seeks talented and hard-working individuals who are eager to assist impacted communities and first responders on an "as needed basis" as reservist employees. Reservists (YOU) are part of an elite, all-hazards response cadre who are available to work intermittently, commit to working when needed, and travel/deploy within 24-48 hours. The cadre plays a key role in keeping National EMR ready to deploy the right people in the right jobs quickly in an emergency management situation. These situations could include hurricane responses, mass shooting(s), wildfire responses, and more. As a company we have responded to every major US incident that has occurred in the last 25 years. We are proud of our record and reputation but recognize we can't do this without our reservists. Reservists are often retired local, state, or federal civil service employees who consider this line of work as a movement or a calling. Is this your calling? Are you ready to serve?

This is NOT a full-time job. Reservists may be deployed to fulfill any role specifically related to the incident, and deployment roles will be based on reservists' skills, performance, and experience. National EMR does not guarantee length or frequency of deployments. YOU will be paid for the actual number of hours worked. Pay scales are based on the job classification as determined by National EMR.

National EMR was built on the premise of filling gaps and serving those with the greatest needs in a disaster. National EMR has spent most of our time in the emergency support functions (ESF) of mass care, emergency assistance, housing, human services, public health, and medical services as our core mission areas. Reservists are responsible for maintaining personal readiness and your "active/eligible" status. Reservists will be entering into a fast-paced, ever-shifting, high-pressure environment. YOU are expected to perform well, make informed decisions, and be prepared to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

To successfully perform the essential functions of a reservist, the employee may be expected to perform the following, with or without reasonable accommodations, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Responsibilities and Duties:
1. Understand and adhere to the National EMR Policies and Procedures Manual, Uniform Handbook, and Operations Manual.
2. Foster a culture that encourages team members to work safely, identify potential hazards, and report safety concerns immediately to their direct chain of command.
3. Maintain active status within the agency's platforms, including learning management systems to complete training that may be directed toward self-improvement, mission-specifics, or Just-In-Time (JIT) training.
4. Conduct intake interviews and assess client.
5. Prepare goal-oriented psychosocial diagnostic assessments, service plans and progress reports.
6. Provide case consultations, one-to-one counseling for clients, and/or crisis intervention.
7. Maintain therapeutic services within National EMR and funding source guidelines.
8. Develop and implement client tracking and status reports for monthly review/audit of clinical department.
9. Provide data to support staff on admission/discharge of clients for them to maintain the permanent National EMR Census.
10. Monitor and assist caseworkers and case aides in client supervision and milieu activities.
11. Participate in or facilitate primary therapeutic/psycho educational groups or activities.
12. Interview and complete preliminary service plan for each assigned client within 72 business hours.
13. Participate in weekly scheduled case staffing with the treatment team to review clients' progress and compliance.
14. Review client files to ensure proper documentation of therapeutic plan/services.
15. Obtain and maintain working knowledge of State Licensing Standards and funding source guidelines.
16. Attend and participate in twenty (20) hours of continuing education a year to maintain certifications dependent on current licensure.
17. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:
1. Adhere to acceptable standards of professional integrity and accountability in the workplace, and comply with all federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations in all duties.
2. Provide proof of valid driver's license and driving record in good standing with no restrictions (subject to review annually).
3. Demonstrate the ability to:
a. Respond sensitively and competently to the service population's cultural and socio-economic characteristics.
b. Work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers, professionals, and clients.
c. Maintain professional people skills and non-verbal communication skills.
d. Communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, in English.
e. Work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining control and professional composure and making decisions based on the needs of the program and service population.
f. Maintain intermediate to advanced computer literacy (specifically Microsoft Suite).
g. Be detail oriented and organized.
h. Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
i. Utilize a variety of communication systems to provide situational awareness across the response (cellular, two-way radio, satellite, etc.).
j. Perform physical activity such as extensive walking, stretching, bending, and occasionally lifting and/or exceeding 50 lbs.
k. Work extended hours and/or non-traditional hours (Ex. Weekends, evenings, holidays, in austere conditions).
4. Must successfully pass a scheduled or spontaneous drug screening/background check.